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How do I print Event Viewer logs?

by Bobbi Devlin

How do I print Event Viewer logs?

To Enable Print Logging in Windows 10 Event Viewer,

  1. Press the Win + R keys together on the keyboard to open the Run dialog, type eventvwr.msc, and press the Enter key.
  2. In Event Viewer, expand the left area to Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > PrintService.

How do I export Event Viewer logs automatically?

When backing up a remote logs, it saves the log into a shared folder on a remove computer and then moves it into the target folder. Just click right mouse button a log you wish to backup in the tree and select Save log as. Event Log Explorer will do the rest.

How do I find the print server log?

msc and hit the enter key. Expand Applications and Services, then Microsoft, Windows, and PrintService. Right click on the Operational log and select Enable log to start logging print jobs.

How do I know if print spooler is being used?

Scroll down to “Print Spooler.” If the print spooler service is running, the “Status” field will display “Started.” If the service has stopped, the “Status” field will be blank.

Where are Event Viewer logs stored?

System32\Config folder
By default, Event Viewer log files use the . evt extension and are located in the %SystemRoot%\System32\Config folder. Log file name and location information is stored in the registry. You can edit this information to change the default location of the log files.

How do I find print logs in Windows?

How to view your printed documents history on your Windows 10 computer

  1. Return to your Event Viewer, as depicted above.
  2. Click “Open Saved Log…” Click “Open Saved Log” to view your print history. Melanie Weir/Business Insider.
  3. Your print history from the moment you turned on the setting will now appear.

Where are print jobs logged?

Start > Settings > Printers > File > Run as Administrator (2nd one down with the submenu) > Server Properties > Advanced > “Log spooler information events”. All print jobs will now show up in the System Event log.

How do I start the Print Spooler service in Windows 10?

How to Enable and start the Spooler Service or Start Printer Spooler Service

  1. Click Start, type Services.msc in the Search box, or Click WIN+Q, type “Services.msc” in the open box.
  2. Double-click Printer Spooler in the list.
  3. Click on Start, In the Startup Type list, make sure that “Automatic” is selected and click OK.

How do I get to the print spooler in Windows 10?

Do the following:

  1. Invoke the Run dialog.
  2. In the Run dialog box, type msconfig and hit Enter to open System Configuration utility.
  3. In the launched console, switch to the Services tab, the middle one, and locate the Print Spooler service.
  4. To enable Print Spooler service, check the box, and then click the Apply button.

Does a printer keep history of what is printed?

With a standalone printer, it doesn’t retain anything, but an all-in-one might have saved documents, scans, print logs or fax logs. To do a basic reset, turn the printer ON, unplug it for 15 seconds and then plug it back in. That should get rid of everything.